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Are You Ready for the Driver CPC Deadline?
If you already have a Driver CPC Qualification, chances are you will already know exactly what is involved in getting one. You will also know that this particular qualification doesn’t last forever – you will need to renew it every 5 years to keep your CPC. With the next deadline fast approaching, drivers will need to refresh by the 19th September or they could face the risk of losing their licence and their livelihood
Work Starts on Europe’s Biggest HGV Gas Refueling Station
Work has now started on what will be the largest public refueling station in Europe at Warrington. The Omega South plant, close to the M62, will cater to major hauliers based in the area and will be able to service up to 800 HGVs a day – with up to 12 simultaneously.
Top Four Habits of Healthy HGV Drivers
No matter how you look at it, driving a HGV is a demanding job. What might seem like just sitting down for long periods on end is actually a very physically and mentally demanding job which requires a much higher level od discipline than your average 9 – 5.
Is this Eddie Stobart’s Biggest Fan? Man Spends £11,000 on Model Truck Collection
James Bonnett, aged 24, has collected over 300 model trucks and other assorted memorabilia related to the haulage legend with his collection costing over £11,000 to date.
Cut Your Costs with Solar Panels Fitted to Your Fleet
Would you like to cut down on your fuel consumption by up to 5% with a device that can be easily fitted and then forgotten about?
Driver Filming Traffic While Driving HGV Banned for 3 Months
Last month, footage was shared by Highways England, which showed a driver who was caught holding onto his mobile phone while driving his HGV. Regrettably, that’s not the only case where a professional driver has taken unacceptable risks on the road.
FTA – More Than One in Ten of HGV Vacancies to Stay Unfilled
A new report published by the FTA suggests that 15% of current HGV Driver Vacancies cannot be filled which can have serious implications for online and multichannel retailers which are served by the freight and logistics industry.
Blind Man Sets New World Record for Driving a HGV at 120mph
Glaucoma has meant that Mike Newman, 53, has been blind since birth. Using a specially adapted 5.5 tonne racing lorry supplied by British Truck Racer Dave Jenkins, the record was set on a sunny day at Elvington airfield.
Here Are 5 of the Longest Trucks in the World! Do You Dare Drive Any of Them?
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